16. That honest man always speaks _______ is true even if it is bitter.
A. that it B. that C. what D. which
17. The progress made in computer technology _______the early 1960s is remarkable.
A. in B. for C. since D. during
18. Did you apologise to Mary, _______?
A. who you spilt some coffee on her dress
B. you spilt some coffee on her dress
C. whose dress you spilt some coffee
D. whose dress you spilt some coffee on
19. We are considering having_______for the coming New Year.
A. redecorated our flat B. to redecorate our flat
C. our flat to be redecorated D. our flat redecorated
20. You look so tired! You _______out too late last night.
A. had to be B. should have been
C. had been D. must have been
21. I _______ an important phone call from America. Could you tell me when it comes?
A. had expected B. have been expecting
C. expected D. am expecting
22. I _______ a better job, and I am going to accept it.
A. was offering B. have been offered
C. was going to be offered D. am offering
23. He’s always shown an understanding of what consumers want.
A. people who buy something from a shop
B. people who steal something from a shop
C. people who doesn’t believe in God
D. people who is not brave
24. The UFO stayed in the sky for about thirty seconds, and then it went away
A. disappeared B. appeared C. flew D. traveled
25. The necklace is interesting but not precious.
A. invaluable B. very valuable C. worth a lot of money D. B and C are correct
26. A: Would you mind lending me your bike?
A. Yes, here it is B. No, not at all C. Yes, let’s D. Good idea
27. A: Would you like to have lunch with us?
A. All right B. Yes, I would C. No, I wouldn’t like D. Yes, I’d love to
28. A: Why don’t we go for a picnic this weekend?
A. What do you suggest? B. Yes, please
C. How’s that? D. That’s a good idea
29. A: Congratulations on your winning
A. You’re welcome B. That’s very kind of you
C. No, thanks D. Yes, of course
30. A: Shall I get a taxi for you?
A. Yes, I’d love to B. Oh, that would be nice
C. Let’s do D. Yes, why not?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The progress made in spacetravel for the early 1960s is remarkable.

A. progress

B. made

C. in space

D. for

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.

A. insignificant

B. impressive

C. notable

D. famous

Jeans have become more popular in the US _______ the 1950s

A. for          B. in          C. since            D. during

 Linh: “Who _____ this lovely cat?”

Trang: “That woman ____”

A. is owning – is                   B. does own – does

C. owns – owns                     D. owns – does

If we go to Australia, we can practice speaking English with ______ speakers

A. nation     B. national    C. native                 D. natively

camon mng

SECTION 3: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.0 POINTS) V. Choose the word, phrase or sentence (A, B, C or D) that best completes each sentence. (6.0 points)

16. A number of students in this school__________ progress for their study since last year.

A. made B. has made C. make D. have made

17. Traffic rules__________ strictly by all the people.

A. followed B. must be followed C. must followed D. must follow

18. Jenny didn’t remember what I__________ her the day before.

A. have told B. told C. was telling D. had told

19. Our visit to America was canceled__________ the Covid-19 pandemic.

A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of

20. Is it necessary that we__________ here tomorrow? A. are being B. will be C. be D. would be

21. This car is much more user- friendly, but it costs__________ the other one.

A. so much as B. twice as much as C. twice as many D. as many as

22. The elevator isn’t running today. It is__________ order.

A. to B. out C. in D. out of

23. He seldom helps his mother at home,__________?

A. does he B. doesn’t he C. did he D. didn’t he

24. This organization is quick__________ sending relief goods to the flooded areas.

A. with B. for C. at D. on

25. __________ university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees.

A. No article B. The C. An D. A

26. Each of us must take__________ for our own actions to prevent Covid-19 pandemic now.

A. responsibility B. ability C. possibility D. probability

27. The children in my village used to go__________ , even in winter. Now they all have shoes

. A. played around B. bare-footed C. playing around D. on foot

28. TOEFL stands for__________ .

A. Teaching of English like a Foreign Language B. Testing of English as a Foreign Language C. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language D. Test of English as a Foreign Language

29. Viet Nam__________ decades of fighting for freedom before the country became totally independent.

A. was experienced B. had experienced C. has experienced D. has been experienced

30. The recent heavy rain has helped to ease the water__________ .

 A. shortage B. poverty C. abundance D. plenty

31. On her 28th birthday, Mary was given a__________ jacket by her husband.

A. fashionable black Italian long B. black fashionable Italian long C. fashionable long black Italian D. long fashionable black Italian 32. __________ lending me your laptop a couple of days?

A. Would you mind B. Could you C. Can you D. Would you

33. I have never enjoyed eating durian. It isn’t really my__________ .

A. piece of cake B. sweets and candy C. biscuit D. cup of tea

34. My parents are always__________ of what I do. A. supportive B. supporting C. support D. supportively

35. Penicillin is perhaps the drug__________ more lives than any other in the history of medicine.

A. what has saved B. which saved C. which has saved D. who saves

36. Not until__________ himself serious ill.

A. did he complete the task he had found   B. had he completed the task did he find    C. he completed the task did he find    D. he had completed the task did he find

37. __________ you read the instructions carefully, you will understand what to do.

A. Provided that B. As well as C. As far as D. As soon as

38. She__________ out last night but at the last minute she__________ that I had an exam this morning.

A. was going to go - realized B. went - realized C. had gone - would realize D. would go - have realized

39. Not only__________ in the project, but she also wanted to become the leader.

A. did Laura involve B. had Laura been involved C. was Laura involved D. Laura was involved

40. In no circumstance__________ on campus.

A. smoking should be allowed C. should allow smoking B. we should allow to smoke D. should smoking be allowed

41. Local people often sell __________ like bracelets, scarves and hats to tourists.

A. lacquerware B. artisans C. handicrafts D. sculptures

42. James and Nancy are talking about environmental protection. James: “We should limit the use of plastic bags” Nancy: “__________. We can use paper bags instead”

A. I completely agree B. It’s not true C. I don’t quite agree D. You’re wrong

43. Jenny is telling Kate about her exam result. Jenny: “__________.” Kate: “That’s great! Congratulations!”

A. I hope I’ll pass the exam tomorrow B. I’ve pass the exam with an A C. I’ll get the exam result tomorrow D. I didn’t do well in the exam 

III. Choose the best answer: 1. We have learnt English....................four years. A. in​​​B. during​​C. for​​​D. since 2. This school....................in 2005. A. was built​​B. is built​​C. will be built​D. has been built 3. I’m looking …………………to …………………. from you. A. at - hear B. forward - hear C. forward - hearing D. for - hearing 4.He said that he ………………learning English with you. A. like B. liked C. liking D. to like 5.This school has an excellent…………………….. . A. reputation B. repute C. reputed D. reputable 6.She said that she ………………….. to learn to drive. A. is going B. go C. was going D. goes 7.…………….. we miss the train, we can get the next one. A. When B. While C. If D. Unless

III. Choose the best answer: 1. We have learnt English....................four years. A. in​​​B. during​​C. for​​​D. since 2. This school....................in 2005. A. was built​​B. is built​​C. will be built​D. has been built 3. I’m looking …………………to …………………. from you. A. at - hear B. forward - hear C. forward - hearing D. for - hearing 4.He said that he ………………learning English with you. A. like B. liked C. liking D. to like 5.This school has an excellent…………………….. . A. reputation B. repute C. reputed D. reputable 6.She said that she ………………….. to learn to drive. A. is going B. go C. was going D. goes 7.…………….. we miss the train, we can get the next one. A. When B. While C. If D. Unless